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The new recruits to the Regional Breeder Advisor team are:
Tony Buckwell – A veterinary surgeon who has lectured on the ethical use of animals in society and was instrumental in drafting Statutory Codes of Practice for the housing and care of breeding animals. He also owns and works dogs, organises field trials and stewards at field trials.
Laura Clark – Shown and bred successfully for 12 years, achievements including a homebred champion. Takes an active interest in animal welfare issues and has taught animal care at higher level.
David Coode – Has been breeding Labradors that work and show for 35 years (Warringhah). Has bred 21 champions in total, 14 with full titles. He is a championship judge and judges Obedience and Gundog Working tests.
Anthony Foulston - Previously owned and managed a breeding and boarding kennel and has been a Kennel Club Field Officer for Breed, Agility, Obedience and Heelwork to Music, for six years. He has shown dogs, has bred champions and has been judging since 1986.
Carole Wilcox – Worked with dogs for 25 years in several kennel environments, including Guide Dogs for the Blind. Committed to dog training and successfully shows three Belgian Shepherd Dogs at Championship Shows. Also active in training with the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme.
Mrs Janet Green – Has kept dogs for 30 years and breeds. Started showing Chow Chows 12 years ago and amongst other positions she is the Chairman and health Coordinator of the Chow Chow Club of Wales.
Pat Hutchinson – Has been breeding and exhibiting Rough Collies for 31 years and started judging in 1982. Positions held in the dog world include Secretary for the East Anglian Collie Association and breed club’s Health Coordinator and has published two books on the breed.
Julie McDonough – Involved with dogs for 40 years, breeding and working Labradors. She participates in Gundog Training clubs, including one to one personal training sessions and Gundog Training Clinics, giving advice about the welfare of working dogs. Julie has experience as a kennel maid and working for Rottweiler Welfare, on a voluntary basis.
Michelle Meredith – Dedicated to breeding healthy, happy dogs since 1983, she judges at Championship Shows and was previously successfully involved with Clumber Spaniels, with 7 UK Show Champions, and more recently with Weimaraners and Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Stephen Talbot –A microchipping trainer with extensive experience of over 15 years in the animal welfare industry. He isknowledgeable about breeding and health requirements and how to care for a dog's welfare and has been breeding for some years. He is used to providing help and advice to prospective puppy purchasers, as well as other breeders, as his main aim is to make certain that a dog is as healthy as possible and fit for purpose.
Joy Venturi Rose – Has an MSc in Animal Behaviour Counselling and is a qualified veterinary nurse who has owned and bred Labradors for thirty years and has many successful dogs including Full Champions. She takes part in Field Trials, Championship Shows and Working Tests and is a championship show and field trial judge. She is also Joint Health Coordinator and serves on a number of committees
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